Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200/Panasonic-ZS200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
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The ZS200 was manufactured 6 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
ZS200 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 80 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS200
WG-1 GPS | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
ZS200 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has outer measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
![Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $800 | $350 |